100
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
“Like an elite athlete, Sony's WF-SP800N earbuds excel at everything they do.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Great sound
- Class-leading battery life
- Very good water and dust protection
- Excellent call quality
- Good active noise cancellation
- Effective ANC
Points of Contention
- Bulky charging case
- No Simultaneous Pairing
- No default volume controls
- Poor passive soundstage performance
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Nick Pino
TechRadar
“All that said, they feature active noise cancellation, water-resistance and a spatial audio format all for under $200. That's why they're one of our top picks for noise‑cancelling buds in our list of the best wireless earbuds.”
75
Chris Welch
The Verge
The Sony WF-SP800N earbuds offer effective noise cancellation, IP55 sweat resistance, and nine-hour battery life, making them ideal for workouts. However, they lack the audio refinement of the flagship 1000XM3s and miss features like wireless charging and dual-device pairing.
68
Jake Thauvette
RTINGS
The Sony WF-SP800N earbuds provide solid value with decent noise cancellation and strong gaming features at a competitive price. However, inconsistent fit and battery life that falls short of premium competitors limit their appeal for some users.
